Bindi Irwin gave birth to her first child on Thursday.- She and husband Chandler Powell named their daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell.
- Irwin says both middle names, Warrior and Irwin, honor her late father,
Steve Irwin .
Television personality and wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin gave birth to her daughteron Thursday.
Irwin announced the birth of her first child, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, on Instagram this morning and explained how the name pays tribute to several family members, including her late father.
"Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light," Irwin captioned the photo.
She told followers that the name Grace honors her great-grandmother and other relatives in husband Chandler Powell's family - she said the name dates back to the 1700s on Powell's side.
Irwin continued: "Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior."
Steve Irwin was known for his work in wildlife conservation and for his TV show, "The Crocodile Hunter." He was killed by a stingray in 2006 at the age of 44.
"There are no words to describe the infinite amount of love in our hearts for our sweet
Their daughter was born on the couple's one-year wedding anniversary. Irwin married Powell, a professional wakeboarder, in a "small ceremony" at the Australia Zoo in March 2020, due to the spread of COVID-19.
Both Irwin and Powell separately announced on Instagram in August that they were expecting. Powell wrote in his post that, "Becoming a dad is the highlight of my life."
This isn't the first time Irwin has paid tribute to her father
In January, she recreated a photo her parents took while they were expecting their son Robert, Bindi's younger brother.
She also honored her parents' 14-year marriage when she wore a wedding dress that she said "mimicked" her mother's wedding gown.